broadside poem poster
// typography, graphic design
BRIEF: Designed a poster and postcard for Poetry International's Cavafy Prize recipient, Sakinah Hofler, of her poem "Grieve", which appeared on Poetry International's 29th issue. Hofler discusses about obstacles African Americans experience life within the 21st century; the poem explains expecting black parents having fear of bringing in a new child in today's world. This project incorporates challenges such as typography and image combined to make a visually cohesive broadside poster. I chose to utilize an accordion-like leading with an open space within the middle of the poem as a design choice to expand into this idea of disconnect and brokenness when I thought of "Grieve". A postcard was also designed to advertise upcoming events relevant to Poetry International's 29th issue.
Mindmap + Sketches
Image Explorations
Title Explorations
1st Poster Digital Iterations
1st Postcard Digital Iterations
Font + Color System
Final Poster Design
Final Postcard Design
Front
Back
Poster Samples
Postcard Samples
